‘Black Panther’ Heads to Disney+ With New Animated Show ‘Eyes of Wakanda’ originally appeared on Parade.
Three years after the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel is returning to the fictional African nation with the new animated series, Eyes of Wakanda. An action-adventure anthology, the program follows Wakandan warriors throughout history as they travel the world to retrieve dangerous vibranium artifacts.
Here’s everything to know about the new MCU series Eyes of Wakanda on Disney+.
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When is the release date of Eyes of Wakanda?
After a previously announced Aug. 27 launch, the release of Eyes of Wakanda has been moved up and will now premiere on Friday, Aug. 1.
What is the plot of Eyes of Wakanda?
Each episode is set in a particular time in history, starting in 1260 BC. Subsequent episodes are in different locations and time periods, sometimes decades or even centuries apart.
Is Eyes of Wakanda a prequel?
Yes, the vast majority of Eyes of Wakanda will take place in the past, making it a prequel to the Black Panther films.
Who is in the cast of Eyes of Wakanda?
Eyes of Wakaknda features the voice work of multiple actors that many will recognize from other projects.
Winnie Harlow (America’s Next Top Model)
Cress Williams (Black Lightning)
Patricia Belcher (Matlock)
Larry Herron (NCIS)
Lynn Whitfield (The Chi)
Anika Noni rose (The Princess and the Frog)
Steve Toussaint (House of the Dragon)
Will Black Panther be in Eyes of Wakanda?
There has been no announcement that any iteration of Black Panther – whether the now-deceased T’Challa or his sister Shuri – will make an appearance. The show focuses on the missions of the Hatut Zeraze.
Will Okoye be in Eyes of Wakanda?
Yes! Danai Gurira will be lending her voice to the animated version of Okoye, the head of the Dora Milaje.
Who are the Hatut Zeraze in Eyes of Wakanda?
The name “Hatut Zereze” translates to “Dogs of War” in Wakandan. They are the secret intelligence and defense force for Wakanda. Consider them the CIA but with cooler gadgets. The group first appeared in the comics in Black Panther (Vol. 3) #4, published on Feb. 19, 1999.
Is Ryan Coogler involved in Eyes of Wakanda?
Ryan Coogler, the writer and director of both Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, is an executive producer on the series. The creator, showrunner, and director of Eyes of Wakanda is Todd Harris, a longtime Marvel storyboard artist.
Will Iron Fist appear in Eyes of Wakanda?
Yes! According to a story on Collider, Todd Harris said during a panel at the Annecy Animation Festival that Iron Fist will make an appearance, but “not the Iron Fist you expect.”
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Is Eyes of Wakanda in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Eyes of Wakanda is considered part of the “Sacred Timeline” of Earth-616, so the events in the series are considered canon. This was confirmed in a Men’s Health interview with Marvel executive producer Brad Winderbaum.
How to watch Eyes of Wakanda
The series will be streaming on Disney+. It’s also where you can stream Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
How many episodes are in Eyes of Wakanda?
The first season of Eyes of Wakanda will consist of four episodes. Every episode will be available on Aug. 1.
Is there a trailer for Eyes of Wakanda?
Of course! You can check out the trailer for Eyes of Wakanda below.
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‘Black Panther’ Heads to Disney+ With New Animated Show ‘Eyes of Wakanda’ first appeared on Parade on Jul 28, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
